Russian Aircraft Crashes Near Ukraine Border

At least one helicopter crashed in southern Russia near the Ukraine border, with conflicting reports on the number of aircraft lost. The governor of the Bryansk region confirmed the crash but did not provide details on the cause or crew status. However, a Moscow-installed official in the Russian-controlled part of Zaporizhzhia claimed that four Russian aircraft had been shot down, including two MI-8 helicopters, an SU-35 fighter jet, and an SU-34 fighter bomber. Footage of the crashes has been circulating on Russian social media. There was no immediate comment from the Russian defense ministry.